Are grocery stores open Christmas Day 2023? See details for Costco, Kroger, Publix, more

If you are procrastinating on gathering all the ingredients to cook your special holiday meal this year, that may be a bad idea.

Some grocery stores remain open on holidays such as Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July, but that is not the case with Christmas.

Every major grocery store chain, including Walmart, Kroger and Trader Joe's, have announced they will be closed on Dec. 25 this year.

You will have better luck on Christmas Eve, as most chains will be open, albeit with limited hours. It is always best to check with your local store regarding their specific holiday hours.

Here's everything you need to know about which grocery stores will be open and closed on Christmas in 2023.

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Is Walmart open on Christmas?

No, all Walmart stores will be closed on Dec. 25, the company told USA TODAY.

Is Kroger open on Christmas?

All stores in the Kroger family of companies will be closed on Christmas.

The Kroger family of stores includes: Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, Smith’s Food and Drug.

Is Costco open on Christmas?

All Costco warehouse locations will be closed on Christmas, according to the company's website.

Is Sam's Club open on Christmas?

No, all Sam's Club locations will also be closed on Christmas this year.

Is Target open on Christmas?

All Target stores will be closed on Christmas this year.

Is Trader Joe's open on Christmas?

All Trader Joe's stores will be closed on Dec. 25, according to the company's website.

Is Whole Foods open on Christmas?

No, all Whole Foods stores will be closed on Christmas, the company told USA TODAY.

Is Publix open on Christmas?

All Publix stores will be closed on Christmas.

Is Aldi open on Christmas?

No, Aldi stores will be closed on Dec. 25 this year.

Is Food Lion open on Christmas?

All Food Lion stores will be closed on Christmas.

Will pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens be open on Christmas?

Many CVS stores will be open regular hours over the holiday, however some stores may be closed or have reduced hours. It is best to call your local store to check their specific hours.

Walgreens will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Day, the company told USA TODAY.

It is always best to check your local store's hours before going. You can find your local CVS here and Walgreens here.

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Will convenience stores like 7-Eleven, Sheetz and Pilot Flying J be open on Christmas?

All Sheetz locations will be open on Christmas.

7-Eleven store hours vary by location but most are open 24/7, the company told USA TODAY.

Pilot Flying J locations will also be open on Christmas.

Grocery stores closed on Christmas

All grocery stores below will be closed unless noted otherwise.

• Meijer
• Winn-Dixie
• Sprouts Farmers Market
• Lidl
• Giant Eagle
• Wegman's